Map: The start of creating Reno's 'University Town'

Nov. 24, 2013

Dozens of bars, restaurants, cultural centers and retail outlets have opened near the University of Nevada, Reno over the years, but most are still far from the heart of campus.

This map shows where many of those businesses are located in relation to UNR. Experts say creating a “University Town” -- where students regularly patronize businesses and the community, in turn, supports the university – can be done by creating connections between the two. That includes current and proposed bicycle lanes, which are crucial to making a connection between the university and businesses, experts say. Meanwhile, land owned by the university just south of the campus could potentially be developed, too.

Meanwhile, land owned by the university just south of the campus could potentially be developed, too.

The shaded area shows property owned by UNR. The light red lines are bicycle paths that currently exist or will be built shortly. The Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission provided the bicycle path routes.